Marine Microbe Contains Multitudes
A deep dive into microbial genomics reveals one bacterial species is made of four ecologically distinct groups with different lifestyles. [Read More]
Content Tagged "2022-progress-sci-highlight"
The Case for Conservation
High-quality reference genome sequences of the male and female fire moss plants are now available, and lessons from their sex chromosomes could help improve crop yields. [Read More]
Plotting a Model for Virus-Host Warfare Deep Below Ground
Researchers describe how viruses repeatedly attempt to infect and destroy their hosts – and how the microbes resist. [Read More]
Climate Change Threatens Base of Polar Oceans’ Bountiful Food Webs
A study suggests climate change is behind a trend that could destabilize the delicate marine food web. [Read More]
Boosting Small Molecule Production in Super “Soup”
Researchers describe a two-pronged approach that starts with engineered yeast cells but then moves out of the cell structure into a cell-free system. [Read More]
Designer DNA: JGI Helps Users Blaze New Biosynthetic Pathways
A special issue of Synthetic Biology celebrates research enabled by the JGI DNA Synthesis Science Program. [Read More]
A Natural Mechanism Can Turbocharge Viral Evolution
A genetic element that enables rapid, targeted mutation is surprisingly widespread and appears to allow viruses to hunt new microbial prey. [Read More]
Refining the Process of Identifying Algae Biotechnology Candidates
A collaborative approach highlights how a screening and characterization pipeline could help accelerate algae biotechnology research efforts. [Read More]
Olpidium, The Key to the Origin of Terrestrial Fungi
In this guest blog: a behind-the-paper look at the fungus Olpidium, a link in the evolution and transition of fungi from aquatic to terrestrial habitats. [Read More]
Bacteria and Fungi Divvy Up the Work in Forest Floor
While thousands of species of fungi and bacteria dwell on — and within — the forest floor, who’s recycling the plant biomass? [Read More]
